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The Latest on Repeal and Replace: What It Means for Employers 

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 4:14:00 PM Categories: News and Views
The Republican controlled Congress announced yesterday that it has taken the first steps toward repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replacing it with the American Health Care Act (AHCA). There will be a lot of steps and a lot of time... read more
 
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Prudence Says: Look Before You Leap! 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 9:45:00 AM Categories: Tools of the Trade
Last month we launched the first episode of our "Prudence Says" series, where you got to meet Prudence, our prudent person who will be guiding plan fiduciaries and their ABC's (Advisors, Brokers, and Consultants) through the responsibilities of... read more
 
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“Repeal and Replace” becomes “Repair with Delay” 

Thursday, February 9, 2017 1:58:00 PM Categories: Health Reform
It’s looking more and more likely that the Affordable Care Act – and its compliance requirements – aren’t going to be repealed any time soon. At a press conference at the end of January, House Speaker Paul Ryan said they planned to be “done with... read more
 
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Prudence Says: Know your fiduciary responsibility! 

Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:13:00 AM Categories: Tools of the Trade

Health Decisions has launched a video series to help bridge that gap in shared, plan-focused training for fiduciaries and their ABC teams. We call it "Prudence Says."

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Repeal and Replace: Our Assessment 

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 10:26:00 AM Categories: Health Reform
The current debate swirling around the Affordable Care Act (ACA) "Repeal and Replace" is often full of opinion but short on facts. This update will reverse these proportions by expressing a few (clearly identified) opinions with the bulk ... read more
 
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Open enrollment over? Now is the perfect time to do a dependent eligibility audit. 

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 11:00:00 AM Categories: Tools of the Trade

Dependent eligibility audits make sense for a number of reasons any time of the year. But right after open enrollment is by far the best time to think about doing this and making it a normal part of your annual activity.

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How last-minute ACA filers should make out OK - ebn article 

Monday, January 25, 2016 9:43:00 AM Categories: News and Views
The author of this article offers sage advice. Health Decisions' experience is that for most of our clients filing is simple. However, for self-funded plans with complicated work forces, the extension is not only welcomed but needed. To avoid the ... read more
 
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Compliance Confusion: How ACA Affects Brides and Benefits Pros - Workforce Article 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:53:00 AM Categories: News and Views
This article humanizes the very real complexity introduced by Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer reporting. The author is correct in noting that, despite their promises, payroll companies cannot handle ACA reporting requirements. You need to... read more
 
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ACA Extensions Make for a Happier New Year 

Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:08:00 AM Categories: News and Views
Less than two weeks ago, we commented on a growing apprehension in the marketplace. Many self-funded companies – especially those relying on payroll vendors – were becoming concerned about the looming deadlines for the Affordable Care Act (ACA)... read more
 
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ACA IRS Forms – Are you hearing what we’re hearing? 

Friday, December 18, 2015 9:55:00 AM Categories: News and Views
Word has it that some payroll vendors (among others) are now struggling to complete the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS forms for their clients. We’ve heard about some vendors informing clients that they won’t be able to do all the forms... read more
 
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